MTV meets Opera, Portland Hippies, and Chicken Shack Fisticuffs

The Story

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Do you remember the first thing you ever watched on MTV? How about that pivotal event that opened your eyes to the bigger world?

Our friends Naomi and Chris grew up in Portland and Alabama...and we were lucky enough to eventually meet them in Memphis. Talk about a variety of experiences and history to talk about!

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